Indian-Style Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza with Potato and Spinach
A creamy, mildly spiced tikka masala sauce replaces traditional marinara on this unique pizza, topped with tender potato slices, spinach, chicken, and mozzarella.
- Prep25 min
- Cook20 min
- Total55 min
- DifficultyMedium
- Servings6
This pizza combines the best of two worlds: the comforting familiarity of pizza and the aromatic warmth of Indian cuisine. The tikka masala sauce provides a rich, creamy base that pairs beautifully with the mild potato and fresh spinach.
For best results, slice the potato very thinly—a mandoline slicer works perfectly—so it cooks through in the same time as the crust. Feel free to substitute any Indian-style simmer sauce you like.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Brush 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil over a 12-inch pizza pan (or for a larger, thinner crust, use a 14-inch pan or a 9x13-inch baking sheet).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer to the prepared pan. Bake until the crust just starts to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the potato slices in a microwave-safe dish and toss with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Cover with plastic wrap, venting slightly. Microwave on high until the potatoes are just tender, stirring halfway, about 4 minutes.
- Spread the tikka masala sauce over the parbaked crust, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange the potato slices on top, shingling them as needed, then add the spinach, chicken, and red onion. Sprinkle with the mozzarella.
- Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, then cut into 8 slices. Garnish with cilantro. If desired, serve with extra warmed tikka masala sauce for dipping or drizzling.
💡 Tips
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin potato slices that cook evenly.
- If you don't have a microwave, you can parboil the potato slices in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Let the pizza rest for 10 minutes after baking to make slicing easier and prevent the toppings from sliding off.
Inspired by a recipe from Allrecipes